n 1: a title of address formerly used for a man of rank and
authority
2: the founder of a family; "keep the faith of our forefathers"
[syn: forefather, father]
3: male parent of an animal especially a domestic animal such
as a horse
v : make children; "Abraham begot Isaac"; "Men often father
children but don't recognize them" [syn: beget, get, engender, father, mother, generate, bring forth]